Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school!

I hope everyone had a great first week and is ready for an amazing semester. We have a lot going on this semester, from On Campus Interviews to the Non-profit Expo. Below is a listing of the many activities we will have this semester. 

Career Fairs:

- Non-profit Expo; Thursday September 6th, 2012, 11:30am-2:00pm, Gleeson Plaza

- Fall Career Fair (Career/Grad Fair); Tuesday October 16th, 2012, 11:00am-2:00pm, Gleeson Plaza

Info Sessions & Tables: 

- Peace Corps; Tuesday September 18^th, Wednesday, October 17th; Wednesday November 7th, and Thursday November 8th, all on the UC 5th Floor

- Across the Pond; Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 10:30am - 2:30pm, UC 2nd Floor Market Cafe

- Aspire Public Schools; Wednesday October 3rd, 2012, 12:00pm-1:00pm, UC 503

- FactSet Research; Thursday October 4th, 2012, 6:00pm-7:00p, UC 503

On-Campus Interviews: 

- Deloitte - resume due Sept. 19th, 2012; Wednesday October 3rd, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Burson - Marstellar - resume due Sept. 4; Tuesday September 18th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- KPMG - resume due Sept. 17; Monday October 1st, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Deloitte - resume due Sept. 19; Wednesday October 3rd, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Rothstein Kass & Co. - resume due Sept. 20; Thursday October 4th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- FactSet Research - resume due Sept. 21; Friday October 5th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Sensiba San Filippo - resume due Sept. 25; Wednesday October 10th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Armanino McKenna - resume due Sept. 27; Thursday October 11th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Hood & Strong - resume due Sept. 28; Friday October 12th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Novogradic & Company LLP- resume due Oct. 1; Monday October 15th, 2012, 9:00am-     

  5:00pm

- Grant Thornton - resume due Oct. 3; Wednesday October 17th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Consolidated Electrical Distributor - Stop by their table at the Fall Career Fair on Oct. 16th

  for a chance to interview on Thursday October 18th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- OUM and Co. LLP - resume due Oct. 4; Thursday October 18th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Pricewaterhouse Coopers - resume due Oct. 2; Friday October 19th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- EisnerAmper LLP - resume due Oct. 8; Monday October 22nd, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

- Seiler & Company - resume due Oct. 10; Wednesday, October 24th, 9:00am-5:00pm

- DZH Phillips - resume due Oct. 11; Thursday October 25th, 9:00am-5:00pm

- The Travelers Companies Inc. - resume due Oct. 15; Monday October 29th, 9:00am-5:00pm

- AT&T - resume due Oct. 25; Thursday November 8th, 2012, 9:00am-5:00pm

Workshops Events: 

- Resume and Cover Letter Workshops; Tuesday September 18th, 2012, 5:00pm-6:00pm,

   Fromm Hall Maier Room

- Resume Review Day; 12:00pm-1:30pm, UC 1st Floor 

     Thursday October 11, 2012 

     Friday October 12, 2012 

     Monday October 15, 2012 

     Tuesday February 26, 2013

     Wednesday February 27, 2013

     Thursday February 28, 2012 

- Career in Finance; Wednesday November 7th, 2012, 5:30pm-7:00pm, Fromm Hall Berman  

  Room

- Job Search and LinkedIn Workshop; Wednesday November 14th, 2012, 5:00pm-6:00pm,

  Fromm Hall Maier Room

To find more details click the link Career Services Website and then click the Events tab. 

Hope you are all excited about this new semester! 

Aloha, 

Nate  

GRADUATE SCHOOL AND CAREER FAIR

Do you know your career plans after you graduate? Perhaps you are thinking of going to Graduate School or looking for a job? Attend the Graduate School and Career Fair and get connected to Graduate School Programs across the nation and meet Employers looking to hire USF grads!  There will be over 80 Graduate School programs in attendance including UC Hastings Law School, Columbia University School of Journalism, UCSF School of Pharmacy, Boston College and many more.  Apple Retail, Target, and Oracle are just a few of the 30+ Employers that will be present. The fair will take place on Tuesday, October 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Gleeson Plaza. In case of rain, please proceed to the McLaren Complex.  Bring your questions, and if you are looking for a job, don't forget your clean and polished resumes!

Graduate School & Career Fair

Attention Students:

The Graduate School & Career Fair will be taking place next week!  If you are thinking of going to Graduate School or looking for a job, attend the Graduate School and Career Fair and get connected to Graduate School Programs across the nation and meet Employers looking to hire USF grads!  There will be over 80 Graduate School programs in attendance including UC Hastings Law School, Columbia University School of Journalism, UCSF School of Pharmacy, Boston College and many more.  Apple Retail, Target, and Oracle are just a few of the 30+ Employers that will be present.  Bring your questions, and if you are looking for a job, don't forget your clean and polished resumes!

Stop by the Career Services Center to get your resume checked BEFORE the Fair!  Stop by UC 5th Floor 11am-2pm for Drop-In Counseling or call 415-422-6216 to make an appointment.

Details for the Graduate School & Career Fair:
Date: Tuesday, 10/18/11
Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Location: Gleeson Plaza (in case of rain proceed to McLaren)

University of San Francisco
Career Services Center
2130 Fulton Street, UC 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94117
www.usfca.edu/career
415-422-6216

Interviewing Questions

Hi Guys,

I know "On Campus Interviews" have begun and everyone is trying to prepare but I wanted to share an article I just read on Yahoo YAHOO ARTICLE . This article could possibly help you out and give you insight on some questions you might be asked during an interview. The article title is "10 Companies with the Toughest Interview Questions" and it talks about what companies are known for their extremely hard questions.

For example at Red Ventures they ask their interviewees questions like "If you were an animal, what animal would you be?" or even "Tell me a joke."  There are also companies like Bain that ask questions like "What is the revenue of an inner city Sydney gym?" for an associate consultant position. Its a really interesting article that takes interviewing to a new level so take a look! If you need any help with interview preparation or just want to talk about interviewing, you know where to come the CAREER SERVICE CENTER on the UC 5th floor for drop in hours 11am - 2pm Monday through Friday. Also check out the new tab on your USF Connect account called “My Career Plan” for some interesting internships and hot jobs!!

Aloha,

Nate

Should I? Should I not?

People always ask, when do you send in a cover letter? or Do you need to send a cover letter in even if they didn't ask for one? The answer is yes, yes, yes. Always send a cover letter no matter what, unless the job description says "please do not send in cover letter" or if the company’s website doesn't allow you to post a cover letter. It is always better to send a cover letter even if not stated because most employers think it is expected and it looks really good, showing your research and knowledge. It also looks bad when you do not send one in and another applicant sends their cover letter in.

A cover letter is also a great way to introduce yourself and show how you can contribute to the company you're applying to and why you're not only the best candidate but you have the experience and knowledge they are looking for. So the best thing to do is try your best and get a cover letter done and send both the resume and cover letter, but do not forget to stop by the USF Career Services Center located on the UC 5th floor, so we can take a look at it and help you. Our drop in hours are Monday through Friday 11am- 2pm. 

-Aloha Nate

GRAD SCHOOL???

Are you thinking about going to grad school? Do you think it’s right for you? Is it needed for you to reach your ultimate goal? Need a game plan? Come into the Career Services Center on the UC 5th Floor if you answered yes or even hesitated to answer one of these questions. We have things that will help you in the tough process of grad school from exploring, to planning, to the application and more. Grad school is both important and expensive, not to mention a huge decision. If you are having trouble laying out your options or making a life changing decision come to meet with a counselor that will help you determine what might best fit you as an individual. Our office also provides handouts and online resources about the test process and different grad schools. You can also check out the Career Service Center Graduate School Link  for addition information or to start your grad school process. Don't hesitate, were only an appointment away! So Drop in and ask for some help. We welcome every student with open arms!

-Aloha Nate

BSN or MSN ??

Hello!

I think we can all agree that spring break came and went too fast!! Can you believe there are only a few weeks left until the end of the school year?! Many of you will be graduating this May with a Bachelor's degree in your major while some of you are still considering continuing your education for a Masters degree or even Doctorate. Power to you! As a nursing student, I have a few friends who are 100% determined to earn their Masters in the Science of Nursing (MSN), and I have also encountered those who ask me what the advantages of an MSN are and the difference between a BSN and MSN. There are a few main points to consider when making the decision of what degree to pursue. First and foremost, recruiters have stated that having an MSN does not give you any advantage in a hiring pool of RNs with only a BSN. The only thing recruiters do say is that an MSN gives you more room for career advancement once you are hired to work in a hospital, but does not necessarily mean you will be hired in a higher position right off the bat. As far as pay rate goes, there is also not much more significance for someone who has their MSN over someone who has their BSN since they are all considered equally in the same pool.

Ultimately, the decision to pursue a higher degree should come from the desire to pursue a higher education and be more knowledgeable in your field of study. Doing more research on your own before making the final decision is always helpful as well. Also remember that you are highly encouraged to discuss your plans with a career counselor in our office. Good luck to you all in whatever you decide to pursue in life! 

Rosie Ceja

A Shout Out From a Graduating Senior

Say hello to Benji Canning-Pereira, a graduating senior with a glittering and fast-paced future ahead of him! Benji, a Graphic Design major, has worked at the Career Services Center for four years. While we’re sad to see him go, we’re also excited for what this young man’s future holds for him: lots of promise! The following is a brief overview of Benji’s plans, struggles, and hopes for the future.

After much hard work and determination, Benji got accepted into the top-notch Interactive Telecommunication Program at New York University. He started preparing his application materials during the Fall semester of this year. Preparation involved polishing up his portfolio of work, which he had been working on for about a year, gathering recommendations from a professor and a work colleague, submitting a financial aid application, and writing his letter of intent, which is arguably the most important and difficult piece of the puzzle to fulfill.

Benji’s tips for gathering recommendations are to ask people, such as your professors, mentors, and employers, early. Benji gave his contacts two months to write his recommendations before they were due. He also spent a considerable amount of time working on his letter of intent, which basically give a person the opportunity to explain why they want to go to graduate school and what their future plans are. He worked on his letter every other day for a month before getting it checked out at the Career Services Center and proofreading it a zillion times.

Since Benji is planning on moving to a different state, housing is also a concern of his. Some graduate programs, such as the one he applied to, do offer housing to students. However, it tends to be very expensive. It’s important to try to study the geography of the state you’re planning on moving to. You don’t want to end up on the opposite side of the state you’re moving to from your school, especially if transportation is really expensive.

The most critical piece of advice Benji offers is to go to open houses and check out the school, especially for smaller and more competitive programs. The more you know about the program, the easier the essay writing can become. Talking to actual students or graduates of the program also makes a big difference. However, if you do plan on checking out the school, check with your professors about missing classes and assignments, especially if it requires traveling to different states.

Best of luck to all graduating seniors, and I hope this helps the rest of the student body figure out how to plan for grad school!

Seghel